The Frying Machine food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Broadland
The Frying Machine holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 156A Furze Road, Thorpe St Andrew, Norfolk, NR7 0AU
How it compares in Broadland
That puts The Frying Machine among the 791 places in Broadland holding top marks, 88% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 791 | 88% | ← The Frying Machine | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 85 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 55 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Frying Machine none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Frying Machine, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Caplan Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Archer's Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd At Hillside Avenue Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Broadland View Care Home Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
Questions about The Frying Machine
What is The Frying Machine's food hygiene rating?
The Frying Machine has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Broadland Council on 30 September 2024.
Is The Frying Machine safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Frying Machine last inspected?
The Frying Machine was last inspected on 30 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Broadland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Frying Machine?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Frying Machine compare to other places in Broadland?
88% of the 902 rated food businesses in Broadland hold the top rating of 5, and The Frying Machine is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Broadland Council inspects The Frying Machine and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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